Geyser Data provides an S3-compatible private cloud tape archive platform designed for affordable, long-term cold data storage. This solution offers instant access to archived data without incurring egress or retrieval fees, ensuring cost-effective data management. The platform emphasizes enhanced security through dedicated tapes and air-gapped capabilities while maintaining full control over data residency.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations face challenges in managing and archiving rapidly growing volumes of cold data, including high storage costs, vendor lock-in, and concerns about long-term data security and accessibility. Traditional cloud archiving solutions often impose hidden egress and restore fees, making data retrieval expensive and unpredictable.
Solution
Geyser Data provides a Tape-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform that leverages Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology for secure and cost-effective long-term data archiving. The platform offers a cloud-integrated tape library with no egress or restore fees, ensuring predictable pricing and unrestricted access to archived data. Geyser Data's solution allows businesses to retain control over their data residency and encryption keys, enhancing data security and compliance. The service integrates seamlessly with Amazon S3, simplifying data transfers and workflows, and offers an environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional cloud storage.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations in media and entertainment, scientific research, video surveillance, and healthcare, as well as businesses requiring long-term data archiving and log archiving solutions.
Features
- Secure data archiving using dedicated LTO tape cartridges with customer-controlled encryption keys
- No egress or restore fees for accessing archived data
- Seamless integration with Amazon S3 for easy data transfer
- Choice of data residency to meet compliance requirements
- Air-gapped architecture for enhanced data security against ransomware and malware
- Environmentally sustainable data storage with reduced CO2 emissions and power consumption compared to traditional cloud options
- Cost-effective pricing at $1.55 per terabyte